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This paper proposes a design method for the flux modulation poles (FMPs) formed on the stator of surface-mounted permanent magnet vernier machines (SPMVM) considering the winding configurations. In three types of the SPMVM with the different winding configurations, the FMP shapes to maximize the output torque are optimized by employing the analytical equations for the magneto-motive force (MMF) due to the windings, permeance, and flux density in the air-gap. Then, the validity of the optimal shapes for the FMPs is verified by the finite element analysis. It is found that the optimal FMP shapes are designed differently in the three types of the SPMVM and increase the output torque by different ratios according to the winding configurations. In addition, the experimental results for the prototype show that the proposed method can optimally design the FMP shape by analyzing mathematically the effects of the winding configuration and the FMP shape on the output torque of the SPMVM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The magnetic geared motor, which has improved torque density because of the magnetic gearing effect, has been researched. However, its narrow operating region due to the operating mechanism by the magnetic gearing effect and field flux by the PM is a challenge that needs to be overcome. Whereas, the doubly fed magnetic geared motor (DFMGM) can extend the operating region because of the double stator and double winding structure with the individual frequency control of the current fed to the inner and outer windings. However, two rotating magnetic fields, which are produced by the inner and outer winding flux, exist at the air-gap, and the large numbers of space harmonic components of the modulated flux density are produced at the air-gaps. These space harmonic components, which are produced by the winding MMF, influence not only the back-EMF of the winding but also the performances of the operating torque. Besides, the inner and outer windings affect each other in the back-EMF, and its characteristics appears differently in the inner and outer windings. Thus, in this paper, the structure, operating strategy, and basic characteristics according to the frequency condition in the inner and outer windings are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]